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Megalithes d'Avrille

Discover the megaliths in Avrillé...

Address :
85440 AVRILLE
FRANCE

Presentation of: Megalithes d'Avrille

Discover these megaliths on this map.

- Menhir du Camp de César: Rue Georges Clémenceau (in the garden of the town hall).
This is the tallest menhir in the Vendée and one of the tallest in France: "The King of Menhirs". It is 7 m high and weighs around 85,000 kg. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1889.

- The menhirs of La Pierre: La Pierre.
A line of 3 menhirs lining the road. The main menhir stands 4.50 m high and weighs 42,000 kg. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1889.

- Beaulieu menhir: Chemin de Beaulieu.
Animposing block measuring 9m in circumference and rising to 4.30m.

- Menhir de la Boilière: Beautiful view.
This menhir fell in 1962. However, it was restored to its original position in 1986 by the Vendée group for the protection of archaeological heritage. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1889.

- La Garnerie menhir: La Garnerie.
Certainly one of the most imposing menhirs. Height: 5 m; Circumference: 9.50 m; Weight: 100,000 kg.

- Menhir du bois du Gourgon: Route des Sables d'Olonne.
Group of 5 menhirs, the largest of which are 6.40 m high. Access is subject to payment of the Château de la Guignardière park entrance fee. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1889.
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MOULIN DES GOURMANDS

SAINT-REVEREND

The Moulin des Gourmands overlooks the commune of Saint Révérend, in the Vendée, and takes you on a guided tour to reveal all the

Moulin Cyprien

FILLE

Since the 15th century, the River Sarthe has relentlessly turned the waterwheel of Cyprien Mill Near the mill, the wood furnace ta